Comments for My Soliloquy http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com Just another WordPress.com weblog Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:29:42 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on What’s He Really Thinking by Paula Rinehart by Eldest Sister http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/2009/08/22/whats-he-really-thinking-by-paula-rinehart/#comment-36 Eldest Sister Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:29:42 +0000 http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/?p=145#comment-36 I just finished this the other day while I was visiting at mom's and I have to say I really enjoyed it too... :) For what it's worth I highly recommend it too... I just finished this the other day while I was visiting at mom’s and I have to say I really enjoyed it too… :) For what it’s worth I highly recommend it too…

]]> Comment on Triangles by Eldest Sister http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/2009/04/25/triangles/#comment-35 Eldest Sister Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:57:20 +0000 http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/?p=136#comment-35 As someone who has spent her whole life watching circles - I just want to encourage you - they aren't "all that" (even if everyone seems to think they are) -- and I agree with you, triangles are much cooler. :) I know I'm probably not quite what you're looking for in a triangle buddy (being entirely too old and nowhere near your social circle) at least you can know that it is possible to be completely separate from circles and be happy. I'm so thankful for the sisters God has given me - we make a pretty great triangle despite our age differences - I've never really considered our ages - you two are awesome women. :) For all the "friends" I've had through the years (always triangle type friends) - my closest ones God has given me in family -- and I've discovered that there's nothing wrong with that. The idea that your friends must be separate from your family circle is fairly new in human existence anyway - one of the effects of public education really. I was lucky enough to marry someone who prefers "triangles" to "circles" as well - and two outsiders together can be very happy (even if socializing together is complicated at times - most of the time we speak the same language). So even in going out and "making my own family" God has provided what He knows is best for me. It helps to remember that Jesus was the type who understood what it was to be "alone in a crowd" -- He would take His time apart for prayer -- and it was His strength. Even within a "triangle" you'll find that you won't be completely satisfied by any human friendship. That hunger for closeness, that desire to be completely known and accepted by someone -- that's only filled by Jesus. Those of us who yearn for that more than others always feel a little alone - separate - different from everyone else -- that's why from the beginning there were some people who would leave the world and join themselves to Christ with their entire lives -- the women going so far as to set themselves apart as spouses of Christ (meaning they give themselves body and soul, leaving behind the good things of this world to live as if they are already in Heaven with Him). Ultimately, the hunger and longing some of us feel so deeply, paired with that "separateness" - it's kind of like an invitation from Jesus - where He is drawing you ever closer to Him - because nothing else will satisfy... and even that longing isn't completely satisfied until we're with Him in Heaven. I guess those of us on the outside are actually given quite the Gift - we'll never be more attracted to the world than we are to Heaven... :) As someone who has spent her whole life watching circles – I just want to encourage you – they aren’t “all that” (even if everyone seems to think they are) — and I agree with you, triangles are much cooler. :) I know I’m probably not quite what you’re looking for in a triangle buddy (being entirely too old and nowhere near your social circle) at least you can know that it is possible to be completely separate from circles and be happy. I’m so thankful for the sisters God has given me – we make a pretty great triangle despite our age differences – I’ve never really considered our ages – you two are awesome women. :) For all the “friends” I’ve had through the years (always triangle type friends) – my closest ones God has given me in family — and I’ve discovered that there’s nothing wrong with that. The idea that your friends must be separate from your family circle is fairly new in human existence anyway – one of the effects of public education really. I was lucky enough to marry someone who prefers “triangles” to “circles” as well – and two outsiders together can be very happy (even if socializing together is complicated at times – most of the time we speak the same language). So even in going out and “making my own family” God has provided what He knows is best for me. It helps to remember that Jesus was the type who understood what it was to be “alone in a crowd” — He would take His time apart for prayer — and it was His strength. Even within a “triangle” you’ll find that you won’t be completely satisfied by any human friendship. That hunger for closeness, that desire to be completely known and accepted by someone — that’s only filled by Jesus. Those of us who yearn for that more than others always feel a little alone – separate – different from everyone else — that’s why from the beginning there were some people who would leave the world and join themselves to Christ with their entire lives — the women going so far as to set themselves apart as spouses of Christ (meaning they give themselves body and soul, leaving behind the good things of this world to live as if they are already in Heaven with Him). Ultimately, the hunger and longing some of us feel so deeply, paired with that “separateness” – it’s kind of like an invitation from Jesus – where He is drawing you ever closer to Him – because nothing else will satisfy… and even that longing isn’t completely satisfied until we’re with Him in Heaven. I guess those of us on the outside are actually given quite the Gift – we’ll never be more attracted to the world than we are to Heaven… :)

]]> Comment on THE STACHE TAKEOVER!! by Eldest Sister http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/2009/03/29/the-stache-takeover/#comment-31 Eldest Sister Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:07:54 +0000 http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/?p=127#comment-31 This was totally fun to read! :) I had to stop by and tell you that I LOVE the new look of your blog...Oh, and it's true -"Only a truly amazing person could have compiled such a brilliant list"... :) This was totally fun to read! :) I had to stop by and tell you that I LOVE the new look of your blog…Oh, and it’s true -”Only a truly amazing person could have compiled such a brilliant list”… :)

]]> Comment on Times to Think by Eldest Sister... :) http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/2009/02/03/times-to-think/#comment-28 Eldest Sister... :) Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:16:14 +0000 http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/?p=111#comment-28 I want to say something encouraging - but I think you've already figured out what God is in the process of teaching you -- He is your hiding place, and nothing can take your peace when you're with Him. When He is All There Is - then ultimately nothing else really matters... It's something you have to continually learn though, because it's so easy to let the "cares of the world" choke you - it's something you have to practice almost every moment. It's so easy to think that we have to "do it on our own" because that's what everyone seems to try to do - even people who are trying to follow Christ don't always throw themselves entirely into His arms - but all we have to do is be "under the shelter of His wings" - and He will lead us. We might not always see where we're going (chicks who stay under their mother's wings as she's walking don't often see the road in front of them!), but we can trust that He sees what's coming and will take us the best way - if we stay under His wings. Sometimes life hurts, sometimes we are lost and confused -- that's part of being alive -- but Christ has a purpose for everything we encounter on our journey with Him. The easiest way to follow Christ is to let ourselves remain "little children" in how we trust our Heavenly Father - Jesus told us, "I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." (Mk. 10:15) So, even though you're about to be 21 and continuing on your adult journey... it seems Jesus wants to help you "grow-down" and let Him be responsible for leading you where you need to go - so you can remain at peace in every circumstance... (Just try not to freak out when He gives you much needed information at the last minute!) LOL! I want to say something encouraging – but I think you’ve already figured out what God is in the process of teaching you — He is your hiding place, and nothing can take your peace when you’re with Him. When He is All There Is – then ultimately nothing else really matters… It’s something you have to continually learn though, because it’s so easy to let the “cares of the world” choke you – it’s something you have to practice almost every moment. It’s so easy to think that we have to “do it on our own” because that’s what everyone seems to try to do – even people who are trying to follow Christ don’t always throw themselves entirely into His arms – but all we have to do is be “under the shelter of His wings” – and He will lead us. We might not always see where we’re going (chicks who stay under their mother’s wings as she’s walking don’t often see the road in front of them!), but we can trust that He sees what’s coming and will take us the best way – if we stay under His wings. Sometimes life hurts, sometimes we are lost and confused — that’s part of being alive — but Christ has a purpose for everything we encounter on our journey with Him. The easiest way to follow Christ is to let ourselves remain “little children” in how we trust our Heavenly Father – Jesus told us, “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” (Mk. 10:15) So, even though you’re about to be 21 and continuing on your adult journey… it seems Jesus wants to help you “grow-down” and let Him be responsible for leading you where you need to go – so you can remain at peace in every circumstance… (Just try not to freak out when He gives you much needed information at the last minute!) LOL!

]]> Comment on Our Fragile Lives by Tamerah http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/2009/01/17/our-fragile-lives/#comment-27 Tamerah Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:08:18 +0000 http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/?p=109#comment-27 I can't grasp the concept of death either. The idea that someone can be there one moment and irrevocably gone the next is unfathomable to me, and I especially can't grasp death for someone who's not a Christian, or rather I don't want to. I never want to lose anyone, no matter how remotely connected to me they are, and I hate that I don't have a choice. I can’t grasp the concept of death either. The idea that someone can be there one moment and irrevocably gone the next is unfathomable to me, and I especially can’t grasp death for someone who’s not a Christian, or rather I don’t want to. I never want to lose anyone, no matter how remotely connected to me they are, and I hate that I don’t have a choice.

]]> Comment on Our Fragile Lives by Eldest Sister... :) http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/2009/01/17/our-fragile-lives/#comment-26 Eldest Sister... :) Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:29:52 +0000 http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/?p=109#comment-26 The beauty of Christianity is the knowledge that we never really lose anyone - death changes our address, but not the reality of our existence - we are even more alive not less so. The Holy Spirit resides within all of us on both sides of the grave (we are even more closely united to the Trinity in Heaven!) - and so we are always united to each other in Christ. Like St. Paul tells us, "The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though the parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body - whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free - and we were all given the one Spirit to drink." (1 Cor. 12:12-13) Our union isn't dissolved by death - nothing can separate what God has joined together. :) In Ephesians Paul talks about how we're the members of God's household, "built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In Him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple to the Lord. And in Him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit." (Eph. 2:20-22) The Spirit lives within each of us, and builds us all together to be a temple where He lives - one Body in Christ, throughout time and space. Christianity is really the only "religion" that offers this kind of hope... we never really lose anyone -- we're just as connected to Christ as the first believers are... death is only an illusion of distance, that's why there is really no sting... It doesn't make it easier to "lose" our ability to see each other, but in the eternal scheme of things this is an amazing comfort that so many people don't have... I will be praying for all those who are feeling the loss of this sister in Christ throughout the coming weeks... The beauty of Christianity is the knowledge that we never really lose anyone – death changes our address, but not the reality of our existence – we are even more alive not less so. The Holy Spirit resides within all of us on both sides of the grave (we are even more closely united to the Trinity in Heaven!) – and so we are always united to each other in Christ. Like St. Paul tells us, “The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though the parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body – whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free – and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.” (1 Cor. 12:12-13) Our union isn’t dissolved by death – nothing can separate what God has joined together. :) In Ephesians Paul talks about how we’re the members of God’s household, “built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In Him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple to the Lord. And in Him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit.” (Eph. 2:20-22) The Spirit lives within each of us, and builds us all together to be a temple where He lives – one Body in Christ, throughout time and space. Christianity is really the only “religion” that offers this kind of hope… we never really lose anyone — we’re just as connected to Christ as the first believers are… death is only an illusion of distance, that’s why there is really no sting… It doesn’t make it easier to “lose” our ability to see each other, but in the eternal scheme of things this is an amazing comfort that so many people don’t have…

I will be praying for all those who are feeling the loss of this sister in Christ throughout the coming weeks…

]]> Comment on Oh Baby by Eldest Sister http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/2008/12/29/oh-baby/#comment-25 Eldest Sister Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:34:31 +0000 http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-25 Wish I could give you a hug - but you're right, it was a good thing I wasn't there for the dinner, the holidays are already full of memories of Lycie Lou (probably because the little ones came right after Thanksgiving) - I don't know if I could have handled seeing a little girl who looked like her. It's hard enough to see any baby since we want one so much, but seeing one who looks like one I have loved and lost - that's probably too much for me. I know that words don't really help, but do know I'm praying for you - and the man God is preparing for you... (he must be something special since God's working on him so long)! Wish I could give you a hug – but you’re right, it was a good thing I wasn’t there for the dinner, the holidays are already full of memories of Lycie Lou (probably because the little ones came right after Thanksgiving) – I don’t know if I could have handled seeing a little girl who looked like her. It’s hard enough to see any baby since we want one so much, but seeing one who looks like one I have loved and lost – that’s probably too much for me. I know that words don’t really help, but do know I’m praying for you – and the man God is preparing for you… (he must be something special since God’s working on him so long)!

]]> Comment on To Snow or Not to Snow by Eldest Sister http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/2008/12/19/to-snow-or-not-to-snow/#comment-24 Eldest Sister Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:58:04 +0000 http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/?p=94#comment-24 I'm glad you guys finally get to enjoy a little of the beauty of snow finally. Be sure to drink some yummy cocoa while snuggling with Tobi... :) We're hoping to do some baking this afternoon sometime - which means I need to get everything else done first! :) I’m glad you guys finally get to enjoy a little of the beauty of snow finally. Be sure to drink some yummy cocoa while snuggling with Tobi… :) We’re hoping to do some baking this afternoon sometime – which means I need to get everything else done first! :)

]]> Comment on A Continual Relationship by Elder Sister... http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/2008/11/27/a-continual-relationship/#comment-23 Elder Sister... Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:58:13 +0000 http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/?p=88#comment-23 I love this! It reminds me of a song we used to sing: <i>Light the Fire In my soul Fan the flame Make me whole Lord you know Where I've been So light the fire in my heart again</i> I love this! It reminds me of a song we used to sing:
Light the Fire
In my soul
Fan the flame
Make me whole
Lord you know
Where I’ve been
So light the fire in my heart again

]]> Comment on A Sad Anniversary by Elder Sister... http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/2008/11/15/a-sad-anniversary/#comment-22 Elder Sister... Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:55:11 +0000 http://steviegoddard.wordpress.com/?p=83#comment-22 As of todays date - two years and two weeks.... They told me it wouldn't hurt forever -- I'm still waiting... I think whoever "they" are they never really loved a child... These are beautiful pics of our Lou Lou though -- and they can't keep me from praying for her like she's one of my children... As of todays date – two years and two weeks…. They told me it wouldn’t hurt forever — I’m still waiting… I think whoever “they” are they never really loved a child…
These are beautiful pics of our Lou Lou though — and they can’t keep me from praying for her like she’s one of my children…

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